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Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Senior Aircraft Technician - MAR Sheet Metal (Contract)

Airbus Helicopters, Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, 75052

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All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

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**Airbus Helicopters* is looking for an experienced helicopter sheetmetal mechanic to join our Maintenance & Repair (MAR) team based in* Grand Prairie, TX.*

*This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.*

Perform repair/maintenance work on assigned aircraft to include any mechanical, sheet metal and/or avionics work required. Tasks include fabrication, repair, and installation of aircraft parts, maintenance and repair of helicopter airframe and support of helicopter specific programs.

*From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

*Sheet Metal: 80%*

* Perform layout of sheet metal parts by measuring and scribing in preparation for cutting and forming operations: * Cut raw materials allowing for bend requirements, flanges, and crimping. * Provide nesting arrangements for cutting the maximum number of parts from standard size metal sheets. * Install sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operation and function. * Conduct structural and operational checks and completes troubleshooting of sheet metal mechanical installations. * Perform work from three-dimensional blueprints, sketches, diagrams, technical manuals, work orders, inspection reports, and other similar documentation.

* Perform work from blueprints, sketches, vendor and service manuals, and other source data to obtain dimensions, locations, alignment, tolerances and other specification requirements. * Use a variety of standard and specialized hand tools, power equipment, measuring devices and test equipment in completing work assignments. * Maintain close working relationship with assigned lead and QA person with regards to schedules, priorities, parts issues * Assure that completed work complies with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications. * Coordinate with various departments regarding requirements for materials, supplies, equipment and job schedules. Complete your toolbox audit sheets on a daily basis at the end of the shift.

* D. at the end of the shift. * Follow all OSHA, safety and environmental regulations.

*High School diploma or equivalent

Travel Required: *

40% Domestic and International

Vision: *able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis.

* *Hearing: *able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis.

* *Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): *able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts on a daily basis.

* *Carrying: *able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis.

* *Lifting: *able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/28kgs on a daily basis.

* *Pushing / Pulling: *able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools on a daily basis.

* *Sitting: *able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer on a weekly basis.

* *Standing: *able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor on a daily basis.

* *Walking (includes routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): *able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces on a daily basis.

* *Travel: *To be able to travel independently and at short notice as needed or required.

* *Personal Protective Equipment required: *Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

*Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status*

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

*Vision: *able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on a daily basis.

*Hearing: *able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis.

*Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): *able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts on a daily basis.

*Carrying: *able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs on a daily basis.

*Lifting: *able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 60lbs/28kgs on a daily basis.

*Pushing / Pulling: *able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools on a daily basis.

*Sitting: *able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer on a weekly basis.

*Standing: *able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor on a daily basis.

*Walking (includes routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): *able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces on a daily basis.

*Travel: *To be able to travel independently and at short notice as needed or required.

*Personal Protective Equipment required: *Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

*Travel Required: *

40% Domestic and International

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

****Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

*Agency / Temporary

*Remote Type:* On-site

*Material Support & services ------ Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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